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What happened to the increased police presence at the 7th and H St. metro that seemed to occur with some regularity this past fall? It really seemed to disperse the crowds of teenagers and make the neighborhood a little calmer.

Sad to say, but the police don’t do anything or maintain their presence, because they don’t want to, which leads me to believe that they likewise, don’t give a ‘you know what!’ I JUST walked by 7th & H and it was like a loiterer’s convention. I just don’t get it!

Last Friday night there were about 50 teens hanging around the 7th and H metro entrance without a single cop in sight. Instead walking south on 7th we saw about a dozen cops across from the Rosa Mexicana, with one guy holding a very large gun… I wish they had a presence where it was needed rather than protecting those eating fresh guac.

To David’s comment–I see that all the time: cops gathered in groups of 4 or 5 a safe distance from the trouble. One night, after having been yelled at by some teens at the metro, I walked by a bunch of them valiantly guarding the park at 5th and Mass and asked why they didn’t position themselves where all the teens were. They just stared at me blankly. Glad I pay taxes!

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Thais Austin has lived in the Mount Vernon Triangle since 2006 with her dog Davis. She is an active community volunteer with the Mount Vernon Square Neighborhood Association, Mount Vernon Triangle CID, and with the DC Association of REALTORS. She brings to the blog a background in journalism, urban planning, and real estate and development. She is a REALTOR with Long and Foster, officing out of both Logan Circle and Bethesda Gateway locations and can be contacted at thais@lnf.com.